How to manage kidney disease without dialysis
Kidney disease occurs when the kidneys, which filter waste and excess fluids from the blood, become damaged and can't perform their vital functions properly.
When...
Inflammation in young adults linked to lower cognitive skills in midlife
Higher inflammation levels in young adults are associated with lower performance in cognitive skills testing in midlife, according to a new study by researchers...
What you need to know about heart block
Heart block is a condition that affects the heart's electrical system, which controls the rate and rhythm of heartbeats.
When this system is disrupted, it...
The causes behind metabolic syndrome
Metabolic syndrome is a group of conditions that occur together, increasing the risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes.
These conditions include high...
Scientists find new way to predict OCD treatment success
A recent study from Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital has discovered a new brain activity pattern that can accurately predict and...
New discovery in liver cancer could lead to cancer vaccines
Researchers at the Hospital del Mar Research Institute, along with Cima University of Navarra and Pompeu Fabra University, have identified a group of tiny...
Research shows big causes of arterial blockages in the heart
Arterial blockages in the heart, also known as coronary artery disease (CAD), happen when the main blood vessels supplying the heart become damaged or...
Common causes of pancreatic cancer everyone needs to know
Pancreatic cancer is a serious disease that begins in the tissues of the pancreas, an organ located behind the lower part of the stomach.
The...
Scientists find better way to manage high blood pressure in older people
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, occurs when the force of blood against the walls of your arteries is consistently too high.
Blood pressure...
This vaccine for older people could help prevent heart attack, stroke
Shingles, a painful skin condition caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox, may carry some unexpected risks, according to a recent study.
For those...